Opposition parties staged an overnight dharna in Parliament protesting the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill, which replaces MGNREGA. MPs accused the government of rushing the legislation without debate, calling it an insult to the poor and a murder of democracy. The government defended the new law, citing its necessity for rural development and employment.
VB - G RAM G row: Oppn sleeps outside Parliament in protest - watch video
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Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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